When do Electoral College votes need to be in?

Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.

Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones

Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.

Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization

Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.

Amendment 2 passes, increasing Florida's minimum wage to $15

Florida voters on Tuesday approved Amendment 2, gradually boosting the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, while narrowly rejecting a proposal that would have overhauled the state’s primary-election system.

Hillsborough Republicans hope Trump's Florida win translates to overall outcome

The Hillsborough County Republican Party met for an election night watch party Tuesday, supporting their local candidates but mainly hoping to cheer President Trump on to a second victory.

Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs

The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.

Vern Buchanan wins 8th term in Congress for FL-District 16

Less than an hour after polls closed, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan learned he will spend an eighth term in office for Florida District 16, which includes southern Hillsborough County, all of Manatee County, and northern Sarasota County.

Local races: Florida election results by county

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Hillsborough County sees uptick in turnout, mail, early voting

Election workers in Hillsborough County said Election Day went by smoothly, with a record voter turnout on Tuesday.

Pinellas County voters blow past 2016 turnout; appear to choose Biden by narrow margin

There was massive voter turnout in Pinellas County. As expected, the margin of votes between President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden is razor-thin.

President Trump wins Florida with wider margin than 2016

Trump’s lead over Biden in Florida appeared to top the president’s 1.2 percentage-point victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016. An early look at the votes suggests that Trump performed better than expected among the Cuban communities in South Florida.

Colorado: Democrat John Hickenlooper flips crucial Senate seat

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is projected to win the Senate seat in the state of Colorado, flipping a crucial spot from Republican to Democrat, according to FOX News.

Vegas odds for Presidential election turn toward Trump

Heading into Tuesday morning, Vegas odds had Biden as a strong favorite. Now, the tables have turned for those who predicted a President Trump victory.

Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night. 

South Carolina: Lindsey Graham holds Senate seat, fends off Jaime Harrison

His platform included expanding Medicaid and replacing current U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Harrison became the first African American to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2013.

Florida Amendment 6 passes with 90% of vote

Voters in Florida have approved Amendment Six, which deals with other special tax breaks our state gives to disabled veterans.

Florida Amendment 5 passes with 74% of vote

Voters in Florida have rejected/approved Amendment Five, which will give Florida homeowners more leeway in maintaining tax property tax benefits.